How Do You Install Volume Control Knobs In A Strat Guitar?
If the volume knob on your Strat guitar is busted, or if you have a need to install a new one, the task may seem a bit daunting at first. Strat-style guitars use a three-way selector switch to operate the various pickups and tone circuits installed in the guitar, though the volume knob is wired to function as a master control no matter what combination is selected. The actual potentiometer used only requires a few simple connections provided the rest of the guitar has been wired properly, and properly grounding the signal is of the utmost importance to avoid unwanted noise. Remove the pickguard from the guitar by loosening all screws around its perimeter. Lift the pickguard away from the guitar. All of the electronics will remain attached. Remove the old volume knob and potentiometer if necessary. This will be the knob closest to the pickups. Desolder all wires connecting to its terminals and pull the plastic knob off of the shaft. You will also need to desolder the ground leads from t
